Violence is an irremovable component of football, meaning head trauma and concussions are part of the risk when any player at any level of the game decides to play ball. No player in the NFL of late ...

A concussion in football is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden impact or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function. The CDC defines a concussion as a type of traumatic brain injury ...

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - While the NFL playoffs are in full swing, preventing concussions remains a top priority not only for professional players but also on the college and high school level. One way to ...

American football is a fast-paced physical sport that, at its core, is composed of high-velocity collisions, with the ...

SEATTLE -- Dr. Richard Ellenbogen was working the sideline during a preseason game last month as an unaffiliated neurological consultant when a team's position coach asked him to look at a player who ...

Seven former NFL players filed a court motion Monday to challenge the $765 million NFL concussion settlement, arguing that the deal struck between the league and thousands of ex-players who sued it ...

Jack Alston had been playing football for most of his life — but he had never shaken the bad habit of leading with his head. During a practice in August 2024, he was hit hard, but never exhibited ...

Concussions shouldn't be brushed off as just a bump on the head. Recognizing signs early and knowing when to seek care can ...

Concussions are one of the most talked-about injuries in football, but how often do they actually happen? The short answer: more often than most fans realize but less often than the headlines ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to reduce concussions in the game. The league announced on Friday at an innovation summit for the ...

Concussions in the NFL dropped by 11.3 percent in 2016, according to data released by the league Thursday. There were 244 reported concussions during practices and games in the preseason and regular ...